Labour’s newest MP tells PLP to take councils seriously
Jim McMahon, Labour’s newest MP, has criticised the attitude of some in the party for underestimating the importance…
councillors
This time, Labour councillors are the standard bearers for the ‘moderates’
The levels of discontent in the Parliamentary Labour Party are widely recorded, evidenced by accounts of PLP meetings…
Nick Forbes elected new leader of Labour’s local government group
Leader of Newcastle City Council Nick Forbes was this weekend elected to succeed Jim McMahon as leader of…
The lessons Labour councillors have learned from May’s defeat
Just two months ago Labour suffered the worst general election defeat in a generation. While Labour did very…
Labour lose control of county council after resignation
Labour appear to have lost control of Nottinghamshire County Council following the resignation of a councillor from the…
